serves under the next president can reverse this opinion. near the end of last year, i had the opportunity to testify on behalf of the commercial gaming industry before the u.s. house committee on energy and commerce, subcommittee on commerce, manufacturing and trade. i told congress that without a federal framework on online gaming, there will be a patchwork quilt of rules and regulations that while aimed at protecting consumers could have the opposite effect by confusing customers and making it difficult for law enforcement to manage. i believe still in the d.o.j.'s opinion reinforce my concerns. members of the committee, the thought of a 50-state solution is scary. we are imploring on congress to act, to restore the wire act, to conduct a study that the internet can be safe but it's time to stop, don't make a race to the bottom of the marketplace, restore the wire act and protect american consumers. thank you and i look forward to your questions. >> thank you. r. pappas. >> chairman terry, ranking member schakowsky, and distinguished memb